🌟 Course Overview
Level 2 Listening & Speaking develops confident communication and active listening skills, preparing students for academic discussions, presentations, and real-life interactions.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Paraphrase information from spoken texts
Express opinions, agree/disagree, ask clarifying questions
Deliver a 5-minute presentation with confidence, correct pronunciation, and body language
Identify main ideas and details in lectures, news, and conversations
Follow multi-step spoken instructions
Use everyday vocabulary and idioms naturally
Interactive Activities:
Pair/group discussions and peer tutoring
Task-based and problem-based activities
Technology-enhanced listening exercises
Presentations linked to research reports
🗓 Semester Timeline – Weeks 1–15
🌈 Weeks 1–2 | Introduction & Foundations
Course overview & orientation
Topic: Sociology
Focus: Understanding main ideas and participating in short discussions
🧠 Weeks 3–5 | Building Confidence
Topics: Sociology & Nutritional Science
Skills: Express opinions, ask questions, practice vocabulary, listening for details
🗣️ Weeks 6–7 | Academic Interaction
Topic: Psychology
Skills: Note-taking, discussion participation, following instructions
📢 Weeks 8–9 | Presenting & Persuading
Topic: Marketing
Skills: Structured conversations, presentation preparation, intonation, sequencing, body language
🧩 Weeks 10–11 | Advanced Listening & Speaking
Topic: Behavioral Science
Skills: Understanding arguments, responding confidently, delivering presentations
💼 Weeks 12–13 | Real-world Communication
Topic: Economics
Skills: Listening comprehension in formal & informal contexts, academic discussions
📝 Weeks 14–15 | Assessment & Wrap-up
Mock exams and revision
Final Exam / Exit Exam
🏆 Assessment Overview
Assessment Type Weight Components & Notes Weeks
Continuous Assessment 1 30% Study skills, quizzes, assignments Throughout semester
Tests 20% Listening test (8 marks) Week 9
Final Exam 50% Listening & speaking proficiency Week 15
Presentations Part of CA 5 marks (Week 9–13) Linked to student reports
Learning Outcome Mapping:
LO Assessment Method % Contribution
Paraphrase info from spoken text Final Exam 12.5%
Express opinions, agree/disagree, ask clarifications Final Exam 12.5%
Deliver 5-min presentation Continuous Assessment + Final Exam 5% + 12.5%
Use intonation, sequencing, connectors Continuous Assessment + Final Exam 5% + 12.5%
Vocabulary & idioms Final Exam 12.5%
Identify main ideas in listening Continuous Assessment + Final Exam 8% + 12.5%
Follow spoken instructions Continuous Assessment 5%
Notes:
Pass requirement: 50% in final exam + 50% overall total of Level 2 English courses
Redemptive & incomplete exams available in case of emergencies or approved absence
Continuous assessment emphasises presentation, report writing, and study skills
🎯 Outcome
By the end of the course, students will:
✅ Listen actively & summarize key ideas
✅ Speak confidently in real-life and academic contexts
✅ Deliver structured presentations with clarity & fluency
✅ Follow multi-step spoken instructions
✅ Apply everyday vocabulary and idioms naturally
✅ Be assessed fairly through a combination of continuous assessment, tests, and a final exam
Level 2 Listening & Speaking develops confident communication and active listening skills, preparing students for academic discussions, presentations, and real-life interactions.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Paraphrase information from spoken texts
Express opinions, agree/disagree, ask clarifying questions
Deliver a 5-minute presentation with confidence, correct pronunciation, and body language
Identify main ideas and details in lectures, news, and conversations
Follow multi-step spoken instructions
Use everyday vocabulary and idioms naturally
Interactive Activities:
Pair/group discussions and peer tutoring
Task-based and problem-based activities
Technology-enhanced listening exercises
Presentations linked to research reports
🗓 Semester Timeline – Weeks 1–15
🌈 Weeks 1–2 | Introduction & Foundations
Course overview & orientation
Topic: Sociology
Focus: Understanding main ideas and participating in short discussions
🧠 Weeks 3–5 | Building Confidence
Topics: Sociology & Nutritional Science
Skills: Express opinions, ask questions, practice vocabulary, listening for details
🗣️ Weeks 6–7 | Academic Interaction
Topic: Psychology
Skills: Note-taking, discussion participation, following instructions
📢 Weeks 8–9 | Presenting & Persuading
Topic: Marketing
Skills: Structured conversations, presentation preparation, intonation, sequencing, body language
🧩 Weeks 10–11 | Advanced Listening & Speaking
Topic: Behavioral Science
Skills: Understanding arguments, responding confidently, delivering presentations
💼 Weeks 12–13 | Real-world Communication
Topic: Economics
Skills: Listening comprehension in formal & informal contexts, academic discussions
📝 Weeks 14–15 | Assessment & Wrap-up
Mock exams and revision
Final Exam / Exit Exam
🏆 Assessment Overview
Assessment Type Weight Components & Notes Weeks
Continuous Assessment 1 30% Study skills, quizzes, assignments Throughout semester
Tests 20% Listening test (8 marks) Week 9
Final Exam 50% Listening & speaking proficiency Week 15
Presentations Part of CA 5 marks (Week 9–13) Linked to student reports
Learning Outcome Mapping:
LO Assessment Method % Contribution
Paraphrase info from spoken text Final Exam 12.5%
Express opinions, agree/disagree, ask clarifications Final Exam 12.5%
Deliver 5-min presentation Continuous Assessment + Final Exam 5% + 12.5%
Use intonation, sequencing, connectors Continuous Assessment + Final Exam 5% + 12.5%
Vocabulary & idioms Final Exam 12.5%
Identify main ideas in listening Continuous Assessment + Final Exam 8% + 12.5%
Follow spoken instructions Continuous Assessment 5%
Notes:
Pass requirement: 50% in final exam + 50% overall total of Level 2 English courses
Redemptive & incomplete exams available in case of emergencies or approved absence
Continuous assessment emphasises presentation, report writing, and study skills
🎯 Outcome
By the end of the course, students will:
✅ Listen actively & summarize key ideas
✅ Speak confidently in real-life and academic contexts
✅ Deliver structured presentations with clarity & fluency
✅ Follow multi-step spoken instructions
✅ Apply everyday vocabulary and idioms naturally
✅ Be assessed fairly through a combination of continuous assessment, tests, and a final exam
- Teacher: Dr. Zahran AL Subhi